New Mexico wildlife news. June 10, 2010a

New Mexico Department of Game and Fish
Media contact: Dan Williams, ( 505) 476- 8004
Public contact: ( 505) 476- 8000
dan. williams@ state. nm. us
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, JUNE 10, 2010:
FARMINGTON WILDLIFE SUPERVISOR MCKIM NAMED OFFICER OF THE YEAR
SANTA FE -- Kathy McKim, the
Department of Game and Fish district
wildlife supervisor stationed in
Farmington, has been named New Mexico
Wildlife Officer of the Year, a prestigious
award sponsored by the conservation
organization Shikar- Safari Club
International.
McKim, a 23- year veteran with the
Department, oversees law enforcement
and wildlife conservation efforts in
northwestern New Mexico, one of the
state's busiest districts because of its
trophy deer, world- class San Juan River
trout fishery and active oil and gas
industry.
" Kathy is an all- around conservation officer who sees the bigger picture and works diligently on all
issues that affect wildlife," said Brian Gleadle, the Department's Northwest Area chief. " She excels in
everything she takes on, from complex law enforcement investigations to coordinating educational
events in the community. She is an exceptional representative for the Department of Game and Fish."
McKim is a graduate of New Mexico State University.
Shikar- Safari Club International was founded in 1952 by an international group of hunters interested in
exchanging ideas about the sport. Each year, the club sponsors an award for the Wildlife Officer of the
Year in all 50 states, 10 Canadian provinces and the territories of both nations. Shikar- Safari is
recognized worldwide for its efforts in the protection, enhancement and preservation of wildlife, and has
placed particular emphasis on endangered and threatened species through the promotion of enforcement
of conservation laws and regulations.
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Tune in to New Mexico Game and Fish TV:
“ New Mexico Wildlife” 6: 30 a. m. Saturdays on KASA Channel 2, Albuquerque
6: 30 p. m. Sundays on KENW, Portales
7: 30 p. m. Thursdays on KRWG, Las Cruces
YouTube: www. youtube. com/ NMGameandFish
Twitter: www. twitter. com/ NMDGF
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New Mexico Department of Game and Fish
Media contact: Dan Williams, ( 505) 476- 8004
Public contact: ( 505) 476- 8000
dan. williams@ state. nm. us
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, JUNE 10, 2010:
FARMINGTON WILDLIFE SUPERVISOR MCKIM NAMED OFFICER OF THE YEAR
SANTA FE -- Kathy McKim, the
Department of Game and Fish district
wildlife supervisor stationed in
Farmington, has been named New Mexico
Wildlife Officer of the Year, a prestigious
award sponsored by the conservation
organization Shikar- Safari Club
International.
McKim, a 23- year veteran with the
Department, oversees law enforcement
and wildlife conservation efforts in
northwestern New Mexico, one of the
state's busiest districts because of its
trophy deer, world- class San Juan River
trout fishery and active oil and gas
industry.
" Kathy is an all- around conservation officer who sees the bigger picture and works diligently on all
issues that affect wildlife," said Brian Gleadle, the Department's Northwest Area chief. " She excels in
everything she takes on, from complex law enforcement investigations to coordinating educational
events in the community. She is an exceptional representative for the Department of Game and Fish."
McKim is a graduate of New Mexico State University.
Shikar- Safari Club International was founded in 1952 by an international group of hunters interested in
exchanging ideas about the sport. Each year, the club sponsors an award for the Wildlife Officer of the
Year in all 50 states, 10 Canadian provinces and the territories of both nations. Shikar- Safari is
recognized worldwide for its efforts in the protection, enhancement and preservation of wildlife, and has
placed particular emphasis on endangered and threatened species through the promotion of enforcement
of conservation laws and regulations.
###
Untitled Document Page 1 of 2
http:// www. wildlife. state. nm. us/ publications/ press_ releases/ documents/ 2010/ 061010office... 8/ 26/ 2010
Tune in to New Mexico Game and Fish TV:
“ New Mexico Wildlife” 6: 30 a. m. Saturdays on KASA Channel 2, Albuquerque
6: 30 p. m. Sundays on KENW, Portales
7: 30 p. m. Thursdays on KRWG, Las Cruces
YouTube: www. youtube. com/ NMGameandFish
Twitter: www. twitter. com/ NMDGF
Untitled Document Page 2 of 2
http:// www. wildlife. state. nm. us/ publications/ press_ releases/ documents/ 2010/ 061010office... 8/ 26/ 2010